On Aug. 22, the Eagles Nest Clubhouse at the Navy Golf Course in Cypress California had the great honor of hosting Mr. Manuel Salazar’s 100th birthday gala. His beautiful family, along with many friends from came to celebrate this special day. Salazar was elated to also receive a special birthday wish from President Barack Obama and his lovely wife, Michelle. Salazar was born on Aug. 21 in 1915 in Chihuahua, Mexico, to Gregorio and Adela Salazar. The couple also had five additional sons and one beautiful little girl.
On Aug. 22, the Eagles Nest Clubhouse at the Navy Golf Course in Cypress California had the great honor of hosting Mr. Manuel Salazar’s 100th birthday gala. His beautiful family, along with many friends from came to celebrate this special day. Salazar was elated to also receive a special birthday wish from President Barack Obama and his lovely wife, Michelle. Salazar was born on Aug. 21 in 1915 in Chihuahua, Mexico, to Gregorio and Adela Salazar. The couple also had five additional sons and one beautiful little girl.
In 1926, the family came to the United States and settled in Benson, Arizona, where his father worked for the railroad. Just about 10 years later, Salazar married the love of his life, Dora Blanco. Dora passed away in June 2009. The couple were married for 73 years. Salazar has two sons: Jerry and Danny; two daughters: Olivia and Linda; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
Some of the hobbies he still enjoys are working in his garden, and watching the Lakers, Dodgers and Angels games on TV.